Study of Suicidal Deaths among Adolescent Age Group
Keywords:
Adolescent suicide, Suicidal deaths, Medico-legal autopsy, Hanging, Poisoning, Forensic medicine, Adolescents, Suicide epidemiology.Abstract
Background: Suicide among adolescents is a major public health and medicolegal concernworldwide. Adolescence (10–19 years) is a period of rapid physical, psychological, and socialdevelopment during which individuals are particularly vulnerable to emotional distress andsuicidal behaviour. Understanding the demographic profile and methods of suicide amongadolescents is essential for developing effective preventive strategies and strengthening mental health services
References
1. World Health Organization. Suicide worldwide in 2021: Global health estimates. Geneva: WHO; 2024.
2. World Health Organization. Adolescent health. Geneva: WHO; 2023.
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2026-07-27
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Dr. Gokul Ramesh, Dr. Vinoth K. V., Dr. Balaji Singh M, Dr. Prashanthi, Dr. Naveen Chelladurai. (2026). Study of Suicidal Deaths among Adolescent Age Group . International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology (IJPRT), 16(2), 1268–1278. Retrieved from https://ijprt.org/index.php/pub/article/view/2499
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